May 24 (CRICKETNMORE) - The cricketing world came to a standstill on Wednesday when South Africa’s AB de Villiers announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

Former Indian Cricketer VVS Laxman tweets post-DeVilliers retirement announcement, "Many congratulations @ABdeVilliers17 on a glorious Cricket career. You enriched the game with your ability, presence, and mannerisms and will continue to be a role-model for aspiring cricketers. Wish you a very happy post-retirement life.   

Many congratulations @ABdeVilliers17 on a glorious Cricket career. You enriched the game with your ability, presence and mannerisms and will continue to be a role-model for aspiring cricketers. Wish you a very happy post-retirement life.

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) May 23, 2018

Cricket fraternity salutes AB de Villiers on retirement